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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.61, 278.19 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.61, 278.19 and 149.18 is: 205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.61 : 278.19 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.61/278.19 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.61x = 278.19 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.61x = 41,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,500.38/201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.84

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